Fada N'gourma

Fada N'gourma, also written Fada-Ngourma or Noungu, is a city and an important market town in eastern Burkina Faso, lying 219 kilometres (136 mi) east of Ouagadougou, in the Gourmantché area. It is the capital of the Est Region and Gourma Province, and is also the seat of the king of the Gurma and the Roman Catholic Diocese of Fada N'Gourma.

Fada N'gourma
Noungu
City
Entrance to the market in Fada N'Gourma
Fada N'gourma
Location within Burkina Faso
Coordinates: 12°03′N 0°22′E
Country Burkina Faso
RegionEst Region
ProvinceGourma Province
DepartmentFada N'Gourma Department
Incorporated1970
Government
  MayorYendifimba Jean Claude LOUARI
Area
  Total36 km2 (14 sq mi)
Elevation
294 m (965 ft)
Population
 (2019 census)
  Total73,200
Time zoneUTC+0 (GMT)

It is primarily known for its blanket and carpet manufacturing as well as honey production.

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